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Don't Ask AI, Ask an Interior Designer — Perfecting Bespoke Shelving, the Key to Warm Whites, and How to Work With Chrome

Josie de Guzman and Jess Murphy of Studio Jey are here to answer your decorating dilemmas

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These Are the Biggest 6 Rug Trends to Know in 2026 — From Tufted Textures to Graphic Prints and Solid Hues

Don’t overlook the decorative power of your floors; the latest rug trends prove they can be a design highlight as well as a functional foundation

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Move Over Stainless Steel — 'Sanded Steel' Is the Kitchen Finish Designers Want for 2026 Instead

"It can soften something that can otherwise feel quite industrial" — why designers are loving this interpretation of the stainless steel kitchen

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4 Warm Color Schemes to Decorate With That Bring the Heat (Even in the Middle of Winter)

From obvious reds and yellows to more nuanced shades, there are plenty of ways to add warmth to your space through color

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Can Minimalism Really Help ADHD? Here's How Intentional Design Can Calm the Mind, According to an Interiors Therapist

Minimalism is often considered the antidote to overwhelm, but does it actually help with ADHD? We spoke with a design therapist to find out

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I’m Convinced the Minimalist Design of Habitat’s Kota Sofa Bed is What Ensures Its Enduring Appeal — Hundreds of Reviewers Have Rated It Nearly 5 Stars for 10 Years

Plus, at under £400, it's one of the most affordable, quality sofa beds on the market that delivers on both style and functionality

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Ruggable Just Dropped a Collaboration With Fabric House Scalamandré, and If You've Been Wondering How to Elevate Animal Print, This Is the Answer

A designer-looking rug that you can also stick in the washing machine? Done deal

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Do Neutrals Make a House Feel More Expensive? Yes, Says Designers, but Only If You Do It Right

Neutral palettes can feel expensive because they shine a light on the costliest element of the home: the architecture

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I’m Often Asked How to Add Personality Without Overdoing It — These 30 Eclectic Living Room Pieces Get the Balance Right

In a world where copying is very usual, you can break free by trusting your eye and leaning into character-led eclectic pieces

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How Does Your Home's Lighting Really Affect Your Mood? How to Boost Its Benefits, and Downplay the Bad Side

I asked the experts to break down how our body responds to light, and how it can affect our mood — and, more importantly, what we can do about it at home

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A Clean Machine Makes Better Coffee, but How Often Do You Really Need to Clean Your Coffee Machine? I Asked the Experts

From cleaning all the gears and gadgets to washing down the machine itself, you can't underestimate the importance of proper maintenance

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5 Things People With Tidy Living Rooms Always Have in Them — They Keep Spaces Feeling Lived-in, but Clutter-Free

Forget last-minute cleaning and adopt these reliable tips for a clutter-free space instead

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Pharrell Williams Designed This Incredible 'Listening Room' for the Latest Louis Vuitton Men's Fashion Show, and Now All I Can Think About Is Vinyl Records as Decor

As a burgeoning vinyl-obsessive, the fashion at this AW preview took a backseat to the set design in the form of the designer's DROPHAUS concept

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It Might Only Just Be Turning The Year of the Horse, but in Interiors, Horse Motifs Are Already Having a Design Moment

We've seen it everywhere, so naturally, we had to style it our way. A stylist's take on the Year of the Horse trend — how to bring the motif home in a way that feels elevated, intentional, and never costume-y.

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From an Abandoned Brick-Firing Plot to a Striking, Sustainable Home — The Designer Gave New Life to This Street Corner in North London

Ashley Law, the founder of Flawk, filled this home in Gospel Oak with natural light and curving forms

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This Kitchen Hack Uses a Budget IKEA Cabinet to Make an Expensive-Looking Coffee Station

A spare spot on your countertop can be completely transformed with this clever bathroom cabinet hack

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Is It Actually Okay to Store Food in Plastic Containers? The Experts' Verdict and the (More Aesthetic) Alternatives They Recommend for Kitchen Storage Instead

While the internet is convinced that plastic food containers are health hazards, the truth may be a bit less clear-cut. I asked the experts to lay it all out

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Everyone Knows (and Loves) the Wishbone Chair, but, Trust Me, These Lesser-Known Dining Chairs Are Just as Good

The appeal of the Wishbone chair is undeniable, but there are so many other designs out there that are just as classic yet nowhere near as expected

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Is It 2016 Again? 5 Decade-Old Trends From the Magazine Archives That Might Be Just as Relevant in 2026

While we might not quite be on board with chevron-everything (yet), there are plenty of decorating trends we're still loving from 2016

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This 'Inventive' Candle Brand's Anthropologie Collab Is Filled With Fragrances to Transport You Back to a Time of Malt Milkshakes and Rollerblade Discos

I know we're calling it 2016, but these fragrances will plunge you into the groovy '80s

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H&M Home's New Collection Has Got It Just Right for Spring 2026 — It Is 'Effortless, Authentic' Style, and Doesn't Try Too Hard

Through a soft color palette and dainty details, this collection of decor pays homage to the season of new life

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This Sofa's Clever 'Flippable' Armrests Are Perfect for Resting Drinks — Oh, and Did I Mention They Conceal Hidden Storage, too?

It's currently on sale for less than £600, and needless to say, it's selling fast

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Forget Traditional Hotels — This Secluded, Supremely Decorated Private Residence in Florence Wants to Be Your Home Base

Strategically located in the Northern edge of town, This Time Tomorrow gives you a taste of "what it would be like to live your best life here, day in, day out"

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Interior Designers Are Using Tiles in This Small Way to Elevate a Home's Thresholds — And It's Even a Weekend Project You Could Do Yourself

Decorate backsplashes, kickboards, even doorways with this design hack — it's a designer-worthy look you can DIY

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It's a Small Bathroom Savior — This Furniture Design Is Shelving, Storage, and Seating All in One, and Budget-Friendly, too

A little bit minimalist, a little bit Scandi, this piece of furniture is good-looking as well as endlessly versatile

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